Mold Remediation
Mold Remediation Virginia — How It Works
Living in a Virginia home infested with mold can be detrimental to one's health. For example, black mold, just one of the many types of household mold, can stick to your lungs and can make you feel sick and cause your immune system to break down. Most of us make the mistake of just cleaning the area with some bleach and painting it and before you know it, mold grows back and moisture becomes a bigger problem. The most important thing you have to know about mold is MOISTURE. Yes, where there's moisture, mold can and usually does grow. With that said, it's obvious that the first thing that needs to be done to get rid of mold permanently is to find the source of moisture. You have to identify the source of accumulated water otherwise fungal growth will continue to occur. If your room has a high level of humidity (such as the basement), 55 percent or higher, consider purchasing a dehumidifier to prevent future problems or mold growth. You can determine the humidity level in a room by using a standard household hygrometer. After identifying the moisture, water or leakage source, you want to completely dry the area. Be sure to move wet items away from walls and off the floors as well. When you are done sealing off the area, it is time for you to clean or disinfect the mold growth. Make sure you choose a disinfectant that's proven to kill mold spores. Mold removal … [Read More...]
Common Mold Locations
Drywall Mold
Are you concerned about the presence of drywall mold in your home? If you're not, you should be. While most types of mold found in the home, such as bread mold or shower mold, tend to be mostly harmless, the type of mold that is typically found in drywall can seriously affect your health. Here are a few ways you can prevent and remove drywall mold. The best way to tackle the problem of any type of mold is to prevent it from occurring at all. You can do this by keeping an eye on common problem areas such as basements, attics, and other areas where stagnant water can create the presence … [Read More...]
Carpet Mold
When it comes to ridding your home of mold, getting rid of carpet mold has to be one of the most difficult chores to face. Not only is it immensely hard to scrub out of its surface, but heaven help you should if it begins growing underneath the carpet. However, there are plenty of ways to prevent carpet mold. One of the best ways to get rid of carpet mold is to prevent it from forming at all. You can do this by simply going about your usual chores— -- vacuuming and the occasional steam clean can do wonders for keeping mold at bay. Another crucial thing to consider when preventing … [Read More...]
Basement Mold
When it comes to fighting mold, one of the prime areas of mold growth is the basement. This dark, damp area is a natural breeding place for mold. Worse still, it's a commonly neglected area of the home as well. Here are a few ways you can help prevent the growth of basement mold in your home. An ideal way to prevent basement mold is to keep groundwater from seeping into your home. This includes turning off the garden hose as soon as you're through using it and pointing any sprinklers or other lawn watering devices away from your home if possible. Another good way to prevent basement … [Read More...]
Mold Types
Mildew Mold
Are you concerned about the presence of mildew mold in your home? If so, there are plenty of simple ways you can prevent its growth in the first place. Here are a few suggestions to consider when tidying your home. One of the best ways to prevent mildew mold from taking over your home is to simply clean regularly. Simple vacuuming, scrubbing your bathroom, mopping, and wiping up spills and puddles as soon as you encounter them does wonders for holding mold at bay. Essentially, the only thing that mold needs to thrive is a solid surface, moisture, and time. By keeping your carpets and … [Read More...]
Black Mold
When it comes to battling black mold, the best way to keep it out of your house is to prevent it from occurring at all. Unlike most molds, which occur naturally and are relatively harmless, black mold contains elements that are actually harmful and sometimes even fatal for pets and humans alike. Here are a few ways you can treat and prevent mold from occurring. Black mold typically flourishes in areas we forget to check. These include basements, attics, storage rooms, laundry rooms, and more. It tends to flourish in wet, warm, dark areas and can grow on anything from carpet to furniture … [Read More...]
Airborne Mold
When it comes to allergy triggers, airborne mold is oftentimes one of the biggest problems. While most types of molds aren't fatal to humans, black mold in particular is infamous for being deadly to both humans and pets if left untreated. The trouble with airborne mold is that you can't see it with the naked eye, which means that oftentimes you don't discover its source until it's already spread considerably. Here area few ways you can prevent and treat airborne mold. One of the best ways to get rid of airborne mold is to prevent it from occurring at all. You can do this by vacuuming … [Read More...]
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We provide residential and commercial mold testing and remediation in all major areas of Virginia including Virginia Beach, Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News, Suffolk, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Manassas, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Roanoke, Newport News, Williamsburg, Winchester, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg. For site leasing … [Read More...]
